ABB IRB 8700, Product Manual

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Preparations
Note Action
Decide which calibration routine to use,
and take actions accordingly prior to begin-
ning the repair procedure. 1
Remove any tool or other equipment fitted
on the turning disc. 2
See Draining the axis-2 and axis-3 gear-
boxes on page 145 .
Drain the oil. 3
The three areas of screws that secure axis-2 gearbox to lower arm
The axis-2 gearbox is attached to the lower arm with attachment screws arranged
in three areas. Use this figure to understand the position of the three areas, when
performing this procedure.
1
2
3
1
2
3
The order when removing the attachment screws: area 1, then area 2, and last
area 3.
The order when attaching the axis-2 gearbox to the lower arm is reversed: area 3,
then area 2, and last area 1.
Robot position when removing screws in area 1
With the robot in this position it is possible to reach the screws in area 1 of screws
that secure the axis-2 gearbox to the lower arm.
Note Action
Jog the robot to the specified position:
• Axis 1: no significance as long as
the robot is secured to the founda-
tion.
• Axis 2: 0°
• Axis 3: +66°
• Axis 4: 0°
• Axis 5: 0°
• Axis 6: No significance.
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4 Repair
4.8.3 Replacing the axis-2 gearbox
Continued